Mark Hammond
About Mark Hammond
Mark Hammond serves as the Head of Engineering at Quantcast, a position he has held since 2021. With a strong background in software engineering and technical program management, he has over a decade of experience leading engineering teams and solving complex engineering challenges.
Current Role at Quantcast
Mark Hammond serves as the Head of Engineering at Quantcast, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he oversees engineering operations and drives technical initiatives within the organization. His leadership is focused on enhancing engineering processes and fostering innovation in technology solutions.
Previous Experience at Quantcast
Prior to his current position, Mark Hammond worked at Quantcast for seven years in various roles. He began as a Senior Engineering Manager from 2014 to 2021, where he led engineering teams and projects. He also served as a Group Technical Program Manager from 2018 to 2021, managing technical programs and ensuring alignment with engineering objectives.
Engineering Background
Mark Hammond has a robust engineering background, having held multiple roles in software engineering and technical program management. He worked at Struq in various capacities, including Head of Core Engineering and Director of Engineering, from 2012 to 2014. His experience includes a focus on solving complex engineering problems related to scalability, real-time efficiency, and machine learning.
Educational Qualifications
Mark Hammond studied at Imperial College London, where he earned a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Computing (European Programme) from 2000 to 2004. Additionally, he attended Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and achieved a degree in Computer Science (Informatik) from 2003 to 2004. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his engineering career.
Early Career Experience
Mark Hammond began his career in technology with various roles, including a Captive Switch Test Support position at Nortel Networks from 1999 to 2000. He also worked as a Web Portal Developer at Microsoft in 2001 and completed a Java Developer Internship at Amadeus in 2003. These early experiences contributed to his development as an engineering professional.